Cook Well. Eat Well. Live Well.
The Samford Wellness Kitchen offers classes to the Birmingham community. Run by Samford’s Department of Nutrition and Dietetics in the School of Public Health, participants will learn from registered dietitians and chefs, garnering skills and knowledge that will help them prepare healthy and delicious meals.
All classes take place in the College of Health Science’s Food Production Labs, which were formerly the Southern Living Test Kitchens. A participant notebook with all recipes and nutrition information is provided for reference.
If you do not see a class that you were expecting to be available check back soon as classes are added as they become available. You can also reach us by email.
The mission of Samford Wellness Kitchen is to offer hands-on culinary nutrition classes, with a focus on ‘Food is Medicine’, for community members (adults/teens), Samford students and employees.
Scholarships are available to provide financial assistance for individuals who are unable to cover the full cost of community cooking classes.
Community Cooking Classes
Participants will receive training in basic culinary techniques, learn about key nutrients and enjoy sharing a meal together at the end of class. Classes are open to adults 17+ in the greater Birmingham community and limited to 16 participants.
Celebrate the flavors of fall with the Samford Wellness Kitchen! Learn to create a Mediterranean-inspired meal featuring Greek Stuffed Spaghetti Squash and decadent Pumpkin Chocolate Bars (gluten free), highlighting the season's freshest ingredients.
Join the Samford Wellness Kitchen as we discuss metabolic health and how you can apply the principles of the Mediterranean Diet to traditional, budget-friendly Southern recipes.
Join the Samford Wellness Kitchen for a special Samford Family Weekend cooking class designed for students and parents to create together. Learn to build stunning savory and sweet charcuterie-style boards featuring colorful, nutrient-dense ingredients that are as nourishing as they are beautiful.
Join the Samford Wellness Kitchen as we learn the basics of gluten-free cooking with Mechelle Slaughter. The menu for this class is TBD, but is guaranteed to be delicious!
Learn how to create nutritious, flavorful sheet pan meals with proteins, vegetables, grains and seasonings for easy weeknight cooking.
Explore fermentation and create homemade kimchi and kimchi fried rice in this hands-on community cooking class in the Samford Wellness Kitchen.
Learn practical ways to create delicious meals while accommodating food allergies in this hands-on community cooking class.
Explore bold Latin flavors while preparing skirt steak, sofrito pinto beans and a refreshing avocado grapefruit salad.
Gather around the table for a festive Homecoming-themed community cooking class at Samford Wellness Kitchen.
Celebrate International Education Week by learning to make savory beef and vegetable dumplings and homemade chili crisp.
Instructors and Educators
